Parents who were trying to pick up students were told to stay off campus and go to a local hotel where staff would assist them. Eric and I worked together in the same office, as recruiters in the Illinois Army National Guard for a number of years after he spent 18 months deployed to Iraq at the outset of Operation Iraqi Freedom. James Eric Davis Jr., 19, allegedly shot and killed his mother and father inside of a residence hall at Central Michigan University before fleeing, leading to a manhunt. Italy ?? The comments below have been moderated in advance. Friends and neighbors of the suspect have said they are shocked by the shooting and that Davis Jr was a good kid from a loving family. Davis Sr. was a police officer in Bellwood, IL. University spokeswoman Heather Smith says 19-year-old James Eric Davis Jr. also faces a felony weapons charge. We are no longer accepting comments on this article. Police examined video from the elevator and found Davis and the other person laughing and, Yeagley said, appeared to have a good relationship. Police saw no crime. Greenwood began practicing law in 1969 and now works in Detroit, having started his career in Saginaw and Tuscola counties. Davis said someone had a gun and was after him. Its so surreal, Im in shock and even in denial its a hard pill to swallow, a heavy load to bear,' Russell wrote. Police took James Eric Davis Jr., the suspect in a shooting at Central Michigan University Friday morning, into custody just after midnight early Saturday morning, reports say. Frequently during Tuesday afternoon's hearing, Davis Jr softly traced an index finger between his nose and upper lip. A manhunt involving more than 100 . More & more men are being diagnosed.. Pleasant DPS (@mtppublicsafety) March 2, 2018, While Davis was at large, the Mt. On Thursday night, Klaus said Davis suffered what officers believed was a drug overdose or a bad reaction to drugs and he was taken to a hospital. "When a person is declared to be incompetent to stand trial, that has to do with their inability to assist the lawyer in the defense because of a particular mental illness they may have," Greenwood said. The person of interest is James Eric Davis, Jr. Davis Sr (right) was a police officer in Bellwood, Illinois. Davis Sr., authorities said, was a police . A heartbreaking social media post by the brother of James Eric Davis Jr., the man who police say shot his parents to death inside of his Central Michigan . Davis, Jr. is a sophomore at Central Michigan University. Police asked how he knew this and Davis said, he just had a feeling I just know. Yeagley said Davis was vague, unclear and confused. @HesoGod pic.twitter.com/WPuAzrir4B, Jordan Murphy (@CombatSPHR) March 2, 2018. They were the parents of three children, including James Eric Davis Jr., an older son and a younger daughter. Greenwood is not involved with Davis' case. Pictured below is Eric Junior Share this not the picture the media is using. Article content Police search for 19-year-old suspect James Eric Davis Jr. in local neighbourhoods after a fatal shooting at Central Michigan University's Campbell Hall, on Friday, March 2, 2018 . He was suffering from hypothermia at the time and was hospitalized for five days. Campus is on lockdown as the suspect is still at large.. Please go to the Comfort Inn, 2424 S. Mission St. University staff will be on site to support the families. The slain father, James Eric Davis Sr., was a police officer in Bellwood, Illinois. Davis is considered armed and dangerous. Davis Jr.'s parents were helping him move out for spring break when he allegedly took his father's pistol from their family vehicle, returned to his fourth-floor room inside Campbell Hall, and shot both his parents dead. At a press conference held shortly before noon Friday it was confirmed two non-students were dead and Davis was the suspect. Russell Matthew Davis, 27, a doctoral divinity student and a member of the Church of God in Christ denomination, announced his parents' death on Facebook and said that he still loved his brother, despite the tragedy. Other posts showed scenes from London, Puerto Rico, and Times Square in New York City. CMU has a campus Care Team that helps students with emotional, mental or similar issues and Yeagley said Davis was never reported no negative reports ever.. His friends and family said they were shocked when they heard the allegations. A man wrote, Just worked a 4 day with Diva that ended tuesday. I consider us friends. The shooting occurred and Davis fled. James Eric Davis Jr., 20, faced two homicide charges and one firearm felony charge relating to the death of his parents, James Davis Sr. and Diva Davis, on the morning of March 2 on CMU's campus. This is an incredibly tragic event, and I pray for Erics other children. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. On Friday, the judge and prosecutor agreed Davis did not understand his actions and agreed to send him to a psychiatric facility where he could remain for the rest of his life, Fox 17 reported. Davis is to undergo such treatment and will be held in a facility recommended by the Center for Forensic Psychiatry. He is considered armed and dangerous. pic.twitter.com/ab7oRkgvh7. That's when he reportedly used the weapon to kill both of his parents, according to CNN. 1 of 3 James Eric Davis, Jr. Show More Show Less 2 of 3 Law enforcement officers search a wooded area for a suspect involved in a shooting at a Central Michigan University residence hall on Friday, March 2, 2018 in Mt. Teenager James E. Davis Jr. faces two counts of homicide-open murder in the slaying of his parents on the Central Michigan University campus Friday. Authorities said his story didn't make a lot of sense and surveillance video of the elevator showed Davis and another person laughing with no sign of any danger. Davis also spoke of an encounter he reportedly had with a person in an elevator, police said. Do not sell or share my personal information. HE HAS RISEN!!. In an interview with MLive, defense attorney Henry L. Greenwood, who has handled dozens of murder cases, shed light on the procedure. UPDATE: The City of Mt. Davis' father, James Davis, Sr., was a part-time police officer at the Bellwood Police Department in Illinois, according to reports. "Eric persevered and earned many medals of achievement and honor. YouTubes privacy policy is available here and YouTubes terms of service is available here. James Eric Davis Jr. was found incompetent, Father's Gun Used By Campus Shooting Suspect From Plainfield: CMU, 'Don't Make A Villain' Of Plainfield Shooting Suspect: Brother, Children, Left Without Parents, Helped By GoFundMe Page, Plainfield Parents Mourned By Police, Mayor After CMU Shooting, Eric was honored in Washington D.C. by President George W. Bush. James Eric Davis Sr., a police officer, and his wife, Diva Davis, a realtor, showed up at Central Michigan University to pick up their son, James Eric Davis Jr. for spring break. Davis parents arrived at the hospital at some time during the overnight hours and Friday morning brought Davis back to campus to pack up and return home for spring break, Yeagley said. Jonn Lilyea | March 3, 2018. For those of you who dont know this is the shooting that occurred today at Central Michigan University. 09, 2018, 1:30 p.m. James Eric Davis, Jr., from a hospital, is arraigned in the courtroom of Isabella County Circuit Court Judge Paul H. Chamberlain on March 6, 2018. Lawsuits claim it wrecked their teeth. 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Jordyn Hermani (@h3rmani) March 2, 2018, The CMU campus newspaper spoke to students who live in the dorm and were awakened by two bangs.. Detectives allege Davis fled the scene soon after shooting his dad, James Eric Davis Sr., and his mother, Diva Jeneen Davis, triggering the manhunt. At that point he was released to the hospital staff, Lt. Larry Klaus told CNN. Davis Jr.s parents had come to the university Friday to pick up their son from the hospital and take him back to their hometown in Illinois for Spring Break. The National Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, Geisels birthday. After the shooting, Davis took off on foot running north toward the railroad tracks very near CMU campus. Advertisement. If you use a windshield cover, you can at least forget about scrapping the ice off your windshield to save some time and hassle. According to her obituary, Diva Davis, 47, grew up in Gary, Indiana, and worked as a real estate broker and American Airlines flight attendant. Police released a photo of James Eric Davis Jr., urging the public to call 911 if they see him but also warning that the 19-year-old shouldn't be confronted. To request removal of your name from an arrest report, submit these required items to arrestreports@patch.com. The paper reports that the 19-year-old shot and killed his parents in his fourth floor . ', Davis Jr's older brother Russell Matthew Davis (right), 27, said the 19-year-old (left) is not a 'villain' for killing their parents, Russell took to Facebook on Saturday, saying he still loves his brother. James Eric Davis Sr. was a military veteran and part-time officer with the Bellwood police department and has worked there for almost 20 years. Central Michigan University police said James Eric Davis, Jr. fatally shot his parents who had arrived at the dorm to pick him up from school, adding that the killings stemmed from a "domestic situation," CBS Detroit reports. There's so much easy access," Byron said. Police officials have not disclosed a suspected motivation for the double slaying. Russell Matthew Davis gave WXYZ permission to use photos and the Facebook tribute he wrote about his parents. There are no additional injuries; suspect is still at large: https://t.co/AxvPn3N0s0, Central Michigan U. A manhunt involving more than 100 police officers ensued for nearly a day before Davis was caught. / CBS/AP. there is an update to a comment thread you follow or if a user you follow comments. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. ChampagnePapi? (@MikeyOrtiz5) March 2, 2018, CMU double murder shooting suspect James Eric Davis Jr Twitter profile picture. Police said they have video of that. (@CMUniversity) March 3, 2018. Pleasant Department of Public Safety posted a message to residents on Twitter asking them to shelter in place and not try to find Davis: Please do not actively search for the suspect or engage anyone matching the description of the suspect. Judge Paul Chamberlain ordered Davis held . Russell Mathew Davis said on his post that hes pursuing a doctorate in faith and THIS is my examination!!. He is a black male, approximately 19 years of age, 5'10" & 135 lbs. Im at a f*cking loss. Happy Birthday ???? Why stress if God got you??? James Eric Davis Jr. was arrested without incident after someone spotted him on a train passing through the north end of campus shortly after midnight, according to a release posted on Central . Family and friends are in shock and say the act is inconceivable; Davis Jr., is a great kid and a beloved brother. 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